This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Synthesis of Sentences – Combination of Two or More Simple Sentences into a Single Complex Sentence using Subordinate Clause a Noun Clause”.
1. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
I might have some money. I am not sure.
a) I am not sure whether I have money
b) I might have some money but I am not sure
c) I am not sure of having money
d) I might have some money still I am not sure
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Explanation: The following two simple sentences given in this question statement are converted into a single complex sentence by expanding the word or phrase given in the question into the noun clause ‘I have money’.
2. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The institute is reputed. It is clear from the reviews.
a) The institute being reputed is clear from the reviews
b) The institute is reputed and it is clear from the reviews
c) It is clear from the reviews that the institute is reputed
d) The institute is reviewed to be a reputed one
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Explanation: The two simple sentences given in his question statement are joined together into a complex sentence by converting the two phrases into a single subordinate clause which is a noun clause ‘that the institute is reputed’ in the given answer statement.
3. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The decoration was done. Only the flowers were left.
a) Except for the flowers, the decoration was done
b) The decoration was done but only the flowers were left
c) The decoration was done without the flowers
d) The decoration was done and only the flowers were left
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Explanation: The noun clause used in the given correct option is ‘Except for the flowers’. This noun clause joins the two simple phrases given in the question statement and converts them into a single complex sentence.
4. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
He was lost in the forest. They knew it.
a) He being lost in the forest was known by them
b) He was lost in the forest and they knew it
c) He was lost in the forest, however they knew it
d) They knew it that he was lost in the forest
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Explanation: The two simple sentences given in this particular question statement are joined together by expanding them into a subordinate clause ‘that he was lost’ in the answer statement. This subordinate clause is a noun clause as it deals with the subject of the sentence ‘he’.
5. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
She was going to surprise her family. They had no idea about it.
a) The family had no idea that she was going to surprise them
b) She was going to surprise her family and they had no idea about it
c) She was going to surprise her family however they had no idea about it
d) She was going to surprise her family but they had no idea about it
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Explanation: The two independent clauses given in this question statement are merged together by expanding them into a subordinate or noun clause ‘that she was going to surprise them’ in the given answer statement.
6. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
He felt sorry. He was not there for her.
a) He felt sorry for not being there for her
b) He felt sorry that he was not there for her
c) He felt sorry because he was not there for her
d) He felt sorry as he was not there for her
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Explanation: In this question statement there are two simple sentences given which contain independent clauses and these independent clauses are combined together into a single complex sentence by using the noun clause ‘that he was not there for her’ in the given answer.
7. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
He might win the election. There are no estimates about it.
a) There are no estimates about his election
b) He might win the election but there are no estimates about it
c) There are no estimates whether he will win the election
d) He might win the election yet there are no estimates about it
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Explanation: The subordinate clause used in the given answer statement is ‘whether he will win the election’. This subordinate clause is a noun clause beginning with the word ‘that’ hence it is also known as ‘that-clause’.
8. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
You gave me an opportunity. I am grateful for that.
a) I am grateful because you gave me an opportunity
b) I am grateful as I was given an opportunity by you
c) You giving me an opportunity made me grateful
d) I am grateful that you gave me an opportunity
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Explanation: To convert the given set of simple sentences in the following question statement, the independent clauses are joined and expanded into a single noun clause ‘that you gave me an opportunity’ in the given correct option.
9. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
I am allergic to cold. I like travelling to hill stations.
a) I am allergic to cold but I like traveling to hill stations
b) In spite of being allergic to cold, I like travelling to hill stations
c) I am allergic to cold though I like travelling to hill stations
d) Being allergic to cold, I like travelling to hill stations
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Explanation: The given set of simple sentences in this question statement are converted into a complex sentence by expanding the independent clauses mentioned in the question into a noun clause ‘In spite of being allergic to cold’ inn the answer statement using the preposition ‘In spite’ in the beginning of the sentence.
10. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
What is the breed of this dog? Tell me.
a) Tell me what is the breed of this dog?
b) The breed of this dog should be told by you
c) You are asked by me about the breed of this dog
d) Can you tell me the breed of this dog?
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Explanation: There are two simple sentences mentioned in this question statement and one of them is interrogative. To convert them into a single complex sentence, they are conjoined into a noun clause ‘what is the breed of this dog’.
11. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The king had everything he wished for. He had no child.
a) The king had everything he wished for but he had no child
b) The king had everything he wished for and had no child
c) The king had everything he wished for except that he had no child
d) The king having everything he wished for, had no child
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Explanation: These two simple sentences are converted into a single complex sentence by using the noun clause ‘except that he had no child’. A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in the sentence.
12. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The soldier was dead. This news was sent to his family.
a) The news that the soldier was dead was sent to his family
b) The news of the soldier’s death was sent to his family
c) The soldier was dead and this news was sent to his family
d) The soldier being dead, the news was sent to his family
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Explanation: To convert the two simple sentences into a single complex sentence, they are merged together into a noun clause ‘that the soldier was dead was sent to his family’. Since it is dependent clause, it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
13. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The rumor spread like wildfire. It was the outcome of too much gossiping.
a) The rumor spread like wildfire as a result of too much gossiping
b) The rumor spread like wildfire because of too much gossiping
c) The outcome of too much gossiping was that the rumor spread like wildfire
d) The rumor spread like wildfire and it was the outcome of too much gossiping
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Explanation: There are two simple sentences given in this question statement which are converted into a single complex sentence by using the noun clause ‘that the rumor spread like wildfire’ in the answer statement.
14. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The water was too deep. He dared to leap into it.
a) The water was too deep but he dared to leap into it
b) The water was too deep still he dared to leap into it
c) The water being too deep, he dared to leap into it
d) In spite of the water being too deep, he dared to leap into it
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Explanation: The noun clause used in the given answer statement is ‘In spite of the water being too deep’. The preposition used in this noun clause ‘in spite’ is used which expresses a contrast between two things.
15. Combine the following set of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
The business would make him rich again. That was his expectation. His expectation was fulfilled.
a) He expected to be rich again by the business and his expectation was fulfilled
b) His expectation of being rich again by the business was fulfilled
c) His expectation, that the business would make him rich again, was fulfilled
d) It was not only his expectation to be rich again by the business but also it was fulfilled
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Explanation: In this question statement there are three simple sentences which are merged into a single complex sentence by using the noun clause ‘that the business would make him rich again’ in the answer statement.
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